NY’S LOSS IS CONNECTICUT’S GAIN
With Vinny Prospal returning to good health, the New York Rangers have sent center Kris Newbury back to the Connecticut Whale. For Ken Gernander this means he has just about his full contingent of players back. The only ones who are still in New York…
GRACHEV SENT “PACKING” … OKAY, WHALING
Evgeny Grachev has been sent back to the Connecticut Whale today by the New York Rangers. It’s logical considering the fact that the Rangers are finally getting healthy. Ryan Callahan is certain to play as is Dan Girardi. What it also means is that…
RECALLED AGAIN
According to the AHL transaction wire has three moves being made by your New York Rangers that will be affecting the Connecticut Whale this upcoming week. As we mentioned in our game story, Tyler Donati has been recalled from Elmira, and the following…
PIRATES HARPOON THE GREAT WHALE
VERSUS There’s a popular old saying that goes, “Better Late Than Never.” However if you asked the Connecticut Whale players what they thought about that saying and how it played a part in their Saturday night demise, a stunning 3-2 loss on a goal…
FROM THE CREASE with Bruce Berlet
By Bruce Berlet When Jeremy Williams finally realized his goal of playing in the NHL five years ago, he had Toronto Maple Leafs captain, 2006 Olympic gold medalist and future Hall of Famer Mats Sundin sitting beside him in the locker room.
FROM THE CREASE with Bruce Berlet
By Bruce Berlet HARTFORD, CT. – As his new/old Connecticut Whale teammates worked out after practice early Wednesday afternoon, Kris Newbury played equipment man/delivery boy, helping the equipment staff bring the four bags of gear he had transported…
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER
(The worst kept secret in hockey history is made official with this release from the Connecticut Whale) RANGERS RETURN FIVE PLAYERS TO WHALE * * * * Forwards Dupont, Grachev, Kolarik and Newbury, and Defenseman Del Zotto,…
ZUCCARELLO TO THE RESCUE
VERSUS NEW YORK RANGERS POST-GAME NOTES January 22, 2011 – New York Rangers 3, Atlanta Thrashers 2 SO (Game No. 50, Away No. 26)
RANGER ROOKIES PLAY WELL BUT CAN’T STOP THE STORM
VERSUS Connecticut Whale fans watching Thursday night’s game between the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes saw many of their AHL favorites in the Blueshirts lineup. Dale Weise, Kris Newbury, were up front while Ryan McDonagh continued to impress…
FROM THE CREASE with Bruce Berlet
By Bruce Berlet EAST HARTFORD, CT – As Howard Baldwin and his son, Howard Jr., walked into the Rentschler Field press box just after noon Thursday, their jaws seemingly dropped to the floor as they spoke as one. “Awesome,” they said in stereo while…